REGATTA Press Releases

Asia's favourite "Tropical Island Regatta" is set to return to Samui Island's shores from 25 May to 1 June on Chaweng Beach and this year will be at a new venue, Synergy Samui Resort. Known for its high calibre of racing and tropical-chic parties, Samui

Organisers are looking to grow international participation in the regatta over coming years.
Photo by Guy Nowell.
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek organisers are looking to expand overseas and grow international participation in the award-winning

Organisers of the Top of the Gulf Regatta presented by Ocean Marina are gearing up for the event's 15th sailing with more than 700 competitors representing 30 countries around the world expected to compete. Organised and hosted by Ocean Marina Yacht Club

Mr. Pariyawit Achariyachai, Director of Business Development, Kata Group Resorts Thailand, the Principle Host Sponsor for the 32nd Phuket King's Cup Regatta, presents awards to the winner of the Keelboats and Multihulls on the 5th race day at the

Mr. Pariyawit Achariyachai, Director of Business Development, Kata Group Resorts Thailand, the Principle Host Sponsor for the 32nd Phuket King's Cup Regatta, presents awards to the winner of the Keelboats and Multihulls on the 5th race day at the

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun graciously assigned H.E. Air Chief Marshal Chalit Phukbhasuk as the Personal Representative of H.M. the King to preside over the 32st Phuket King's Cup Regatta Royal Award Ceremony held at the

The second day of racing in the 32nd Phuket King's Cup Regatta on Tuesday was a testing one for the skippers and their crews as the wind dropped but the competition on the water hotted up.
With light winds of about 10 knots at the start – much less

With good winds of about 15 knots returning for the final day of the 32nd Phuket King's Cup Regatta on Saturday, some exciting racing was held off the south-western tip of the resort island as one of Asia's biggest sailing events came to a close.
With

Conditions were more suitable for water-skiing than sailing on the Andaman Sea off the south-western tip of Phuket on Friday with the lack of wind leaving the large fleet of keelboats and multihulls unable to race.
After being almost becalmed for three

The International Dinghy Classes took center stage on Thursday at the annual Phuket King's Cup Regatta as the keelboats and multihulls enjoyed a rest day.
A total of 107 youngsters took to the Andaman Sea off the south-western tip of Phuket for their

A stiff breeze of 15 to 20 knots off south-western Phuket on Wednesday morning provided near perfect conditions for the large fleet of boats contesting this year's King's Cup Regatta, allowing the organizers to hold three races in some classes.
While

The 32nd Phuket King's Cup Regatta was off to a flying start on Monday with a strong breeze of up to 17 knots, allowing race organizers to hold two races in all classes off the southern part of the resort island.
In the top flight IRC Zero Class –

Asia's premier sailing event and the prestigious Phuket King's Cup Regatta, celebrates its 32nd year at its traditional base the Beyond Resort Kata, Phuket, from 1-8 December. With 11 classes of Keelboats and Multihulls and 6 classes of International

The 32nd Phuket King's Cup Regatta will once again be hosted from December 1-8, 2018. Asia's biggest and the most prestigious sailing regatta will be held at its traditional home on the popular resort island of Phuket in southern Thailand and this year

Once again Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket, and rights owner and organiser Media Business Services, have come together to sponsor Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2018. This world-renowned regatta, now in its 15th year, will be hosted again at Cape &

From 26th May until 2nd June 2018, the Samui Regatta will attract marine sports enthusiasts from around the world to Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui on the island's idyllic Chaweng Beach. The now legendary annual yachting event showcases the skills of

2018 Bahe River Challenge College Rowing Regatta ("Bahe River Challenge") is hosted in Xi'an Chan-Ba Ecological District. Fifteen teams from both Mainland China and Taiwan, including Taiwan's Chinese Cultural University and Taoyuan City Rowing Union,

On Thursday, December 9th 2017, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun graciously assigned H.E Air Chief Marshal Chalit Phukbhasuk as Personal Representative of H.M. the King to preside over the 31st Phuket King's Cup Regatta Royal

It's been a week of consistently excellent winds (and gusts which peaked at 25 knots at times), but lighter conditions appeared for Day Four. This had the potential to alter standings heading into today, as well as tomorrow's conclusion of racing. Today

Perfect breezes at 12-15 knots on top of two whole days of strong wind had the swells riding higher today, and conditions that were way more "Rock 'n' Roll". Nevertheless, it's time to set up the early runners and riders at the midweek point. Kevin

Day Two kicked off as strongly as yesterday had ended with consistent, shifting and challenging winds; a day demanding of well-drilled crews and months invested prior in slickly executed technical nous. Limited margins for raising spinnakers demanded

The exciting prospect of week-long strong winds and fast sailing conditions is extremely tantalizing, and Phuket looks set to deliver as promised. Race Day One kicked off with some of the best conditions seen at the PKCR in recent years, winds around 19

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta 31st Anniversary will be hosted at Beyond Resort Kata, Phuket, from 2-9 December, 2017. This year's race at its traditional home with a fresh new stylish look -- Beyond Resort Kata, and a particular focus on growing the